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Hey Friends
I pretty much stopped writing, I'm 50 and it really didn't matter if I wrote or not, I was OK with that... I still enjoyed recording, and everything I’ve posted so far was written in the last 10 years... somehow listening to you all in your creative process made it important to me again... This song probably wouldn't even exist if it weren't for MJ and jonx... his lyrical sensibility is incredible... anyway, you've helped me along...
for any one who has a friend or loved one that makes you hope for the best, and fear the worst... this song is for a friend that I have had a long dialog with(years)... he's very self destructive, I was stuck on the 2nd verse, because I didn't want to beat him over the head, I wanted it to have a redemptive atmosphere... you don’t care about winning the argument, you care about winning the friend
my high school son, Dane played the fretless (proud Dad)
one more thing; The year of Jubilee came every 50 years in ancient Israel, on every 50th year every debt was canceled and everyone started with a clean slate... that explains one of the lyrics
Lyrics:
I WOULD NEVER HAVE THE NERVE TO ASK YOU
“COULD YOU CHANGE JUST TO BE MORE LIKE ME”?
YOU WOULD FACE MY FAILURE
HOW COULD THAT EVER SET YOU FREE
BUT I WOULD NOT HESITATE ONE MOMENT
TO TURN YOUR HEAD AND CHANGE YOUR POINT OF VIEW
ALL I REALLY WANT IS
TO SEE YOU BE MORE LIKE YOU
IF I COULD SEE YOU RISE
IF I COULD SEE YOU STAND
IF I COULD SEE YOU KNOCKING AT THE DOOR
IT’S CHOICES THAT HAVE PAVED YOUR TROUBLED PATHWAY
LED YOU LIKE THE BLIND AND LEFT YOU LAME
YOU GIVE YOURSELF A FREE PASS
AS YOU SO QUICKLY SPREAD THE BLAME
IT CAN NOT BE TOO LATE TO WIN THE HIGH GROUND
YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO GIVE, SO MUCH TO GAIN
WILL YOU STAND AND FIGHT NOW
WILL YOU TURN AND FACE YOUR PAIN
I CAN SEE YOU RISE UP
I CAN SEE YOU STANDING
I CAN SEE YOU KNOCKING AT THE DOOR
I CAN SEE YOU SMILING
I CAN SEE YOU LAUGHING
AND I CAN SEE YOU’RE MEANT FOR SO MUCH MORE
SO MUCH MORE
YOU BRAKE BUT YOU WILL NOT BEND
WHY MUST THIS BE
COME BACK AND LIVE AGAIN
YOUR YEAR OF JUBILEE
STILL I WOULD NOT HESITATE ONE MOMENT
TO TURN YOUR HEAD AND CHANGE YOUR POINT OF VIEW
ALL I REALLY WANT IS
TO SEE YOU BE MORE LIKE YOU
MORE LIKE YOU
SO MUCH MORE
Hardware:
g5, talor c612, and ce814, akg, baby bottle and mxl mikes, fretless bass, drawmer preamp, onyx mixer
Software:
logic 7
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Love the fretless! &mdash 06/07/06 - 05:34:24 PM
Lovely guitar intro Scott, and Dane, that's some seriously nice fretless
playing there. Scott, somehow you've dropped below my radar after
my first couple of listens to your earlier songs - this is really very
nicely done. Very pretty song with heart felt lyrics. Your guitar
recording is excellent - wish I could achieve that round but clear
sound. Love the vox. Have I missed anything? Nope - it's all good.
special kudos to Dane - must get a fretless some day.
Class!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Love the fretless! &mdash 06/07/06 - 06:49:47 PM
thanx Neil... I love playing bass, but I gladly handed the bottom end duties
over when he showed me his idea for the intro... [ Reply to This ]
Lush &mdash 06/07/06 - 07:49:58 PM
What a lush and beautiful acoustic guitar bed you've created for this
insightful song, Scott. And Dane has added some very tasteful bottom
on the fretless to nicely complement it all.
Part folky, part bluesy and part jazzy in a terrific blend. Great job on
the lead vocal and harmonies, as well. All in all, a great piece of
songwriting, my friend. ;-)
My only suggestion to improve this already terrific piece is based on
my own anticipation while listening to the song... I kept waiting for the
BIG harmony part --- which didn't come until *You break but you will
not bend..."
I think it comes a little late in the song. What I could hear happening
was a solo follow singing *I CAN SEE YOU* throughout the series of
lyrics preceding that part. I think it would complement that poignant
part and provide a nice entry for the following BIG harmony part. [ Reply to This ]
Lush &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:52:44 PM
thanx J... I'm not sure I quite get your structure...would it require an edit... i
know you like to produce over stuff so if you want, I'll get you the tempo and
stuff and you can have at it, but either way, thank you [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful and heartfelt &mdash 06/07/06 - 08:37:44 PM
Excellent songwriting, guitars and vox. I'm on my third listen and my
ears want more. Fine production, too.
I think we all know people who could be free, if only they'd let go of
the pain and the failures and walk in forgiveness. You express the
feelings of wanting to see them set free very well.
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Welcome back... &mdash 06/07/06 - 11:13:13 PM
to the wonderful (and excruciating) world of songwriting. Insightful lyrics.
Much truth therein. I've been on both sides of the debate you recount.
Your guitar work is near virtuoso. Vox and harmonies beautiful and
professional sounding. Production is top notch. I hope a lot of folks give
this one a serious listen. It deserves high votes and a lot of fans.
God bless! [ Reply to This ]
Welcome back... &mdash 06/17/06 - 09:29:36 PM
thanx Mike.... "near virtuoso" that will also go into my fav comments file... but
a virtuoso would do it in one take... [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 06/08/06 - 09:15:56 AM
Beautiful work. I magnify sound of guitars. Pretty composition and
voice very good everything. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 06/17/06 - 09:33:07 PM
thanx... i tried something new recording the guitars... One mike directly at
the guitar and the other 90 degrees out into the room... copy and paste the
room mike track and pan hard L & R, then reverse the phase on one channel...
I'll use that one again [ Reply to This ]
Tim &mdash 06/08/06 - 10:11:51 AM
I now cry. What prose to him.
I don't know where to start, with Tim:
IT%u2019S CHOICES THAT HAVE PAVED YOUR TROUBLED PATHWAY
LED YOU LIKE THE BLIND AND LEFT YOU LAME
YOU GIVE YOURSELF A FREE PASS
AS YOU SO QUICKLY SPREAD THE BLAME
IT CAN NOT BE TOO LATE TO WIN THE HIGH GROUND
YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO GIVE, SO MUCH TO GAIN
WILL YOU STAND AND FIGHT NOW
WILL YOU TURN AND FACE YOUR PAIN
Today we learned Monica's Dad was lost on the operating table last night, for 20 min they worked and he's breathing on a machine but unconcious.
I cry.
Thomas O Lake:
I CAN SEE YOU RISE UP
I CAN SEE YOU STANDING
I CAN SEE YOU KNOCKING AT THE DOOR
I CAN SEE YOU SMILING
I CAN SEE YOU LAUGHING
AND I CAN SEE YOU%u2019RE MEANT FOR SO MUCH MORE
SO MUCH MORE
Thanks for this song, but it hurts a lot right now. Pray for them...
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Tim &mdash 06/08/06 - 10:30:11 AM
Tim &mdash 06/08/06 - 05:12:23 PM
Harold: Very sorry to hear about the painful losses. God be with you and your
loved ones.
I fully agree that Carmichael has a touching song here both in word and
presentation.
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http://www.schletty.com/song [ Reply to This ]
Everything.... &mdash 06/08/06 - 10:25:12 AM
is beautiful in this song. Wonderful lyrics from the heart that you have wrapped in perfect vocals and ... I just love your guitar playing. Nice bass there Dane!
Yes... in the year of jubilee, then all the debts will be forgiven. [ Reply to This ]
Everything.... &mdash 06/17/06 - 09:37:52 PM
thank you Jack... Year of jubilee indeed, I passed the kudo's on to Dane, he is
enjoying that [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 06/08/06 - 11:11:31 AM
Scott, your compositions are truly wonderful. I, for one, am very glad you
started writing again. I had a long hiatus myself, and restarted at age 60,
so you're never too old.
God bless,
Rick
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Surpassing &mdash 06/08/06 - 05:08:53 PM
Wow, what a testimony you give:
"...somehow listening to you all in your creative process made it
important to me again... This song probably wouldn't even exist if it
weren't for MJ and jonx.."
And what a song! All 10s. Need I say more? [ Reply to This ]
Surpassing &mdash 06/17/06 - 09:42:48 PM
Thank you Richard.. I said "This song probably wouldn't even exist" but it
certainly wouldn't have, I haven't followed through on an idea for 2 years...
definatly this was MJ influence [ Reply to This ]
Well, &mdash 06/08/06 - 06:17:20 PM
I've heard this a few times today, and every time I tried to leave a
comment I got interrupted by Life (aka kids, who seem to think they
should take precedence). So I'll make this quick.
Another beautiful tune, beautiful singing, playing, and lyrics.
Glad to see you're writing again. Keep 'em coming! [ Reply to This ]
Well, &mdash 06/18/06 - 06:21:53 AM
the fact that the kids are a higher priority is just one more thing to like about
you... I posted this song and left the following day to camp with my kids
where no one can find me.... no cell phone or tv or internet, with several hot
bluegrass players around the camp at night... but I didn't have the
opportunity to see how the song did... I'm glad you caught this one
thanx Clark [ Reply to This ]
Enjoyed listening &mdash 06/09/06 - 02:06:11 AM
Enjoyed listening &mdash 06/18/06 - 07:00:16 AM
Oh, wow &mdash 06/09/06 - 08:05:19 AM
I can't really write anything sensible right now - I'm just lost for words.
Beautiful work!
-E [ Reply to This ]
Oh, wow &mdash 06/18/06 - 08:19:57 AM
thanx Ein... it's cool... it seems you've always been a man of few words [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 06/09/06 - 08:27:05 AM
this is my first song i ever listened to on macjams and it was incredible. i
hope all the songs on here are as well written as this. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:21:20 PM
thank you... you will find tons of great material here, and versatile... welcome
to MJ [ Reply to This ]
top notch &mdash 06/09/06 - 03:24:08 PM
work here...u r are making good use of u r creative energy.....sparkling
guitar is a treat to listen to.....vocals are great...lyrics are thoughful and
eloquent........bravo! [ Reply to This ]
top notch &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:24:49 PM
thanx... praise from your neiborhood is sweet... I will sleep with a smile [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 06/10/06 - 04:21:55 AM
Nice &mdash 06/18/06 - 07:02:36 AM
Nice &mdash 06/18/06 - 07:04:31 AM
nice recording &mdash 06/10/06 - 07:21:56 AM
cool vocal. You got a real nice sound. The low end has lots of warmth.
Nice stuff scott [ Reply to This ]
nice recording &mdash 06/19/06 - 09:33:42 AM
thanx Bill... I tried some nw recording techniques.. and it will be my new
default approach...this is the best guitar sound I've got yet [ Reply to This ]
The instrument &mdash 06/10/06 - 11:01:10 AM
Scott, your voice is a fine instrument, you use it so well. Your guitar
playing is sweet to the ear. Your finest instrument in this cache of talent
is your writing. How great your son gets to share in this. Continue.
Thanks for your MJ contributions [ Reply to This ]
The instrument &mdash 06/17/06 - 07:42:35 PM
The instrument &mdash 06/17/06 - 07:42:37 PM
stunning &mdash 06/11/06 - 03:13:43 AM
Very very sweet tune, It works just so well, in every aspect. The guitar
layers and separation are delicious.
Great vocals, nice melody and phrasing.
Ulimately, this song means hope to me. nice. thanks [ Reply to This ]
stunning &mdash 06/17/06 - 09:55:15 PM
thank you very much Tom... I posted this then went far away for 10 days, and
didn't get to watch it... just as well... anyway hope is as vital air and water [ Reply to This ]
the bass is perfect &mdash 06/11/06 - 03:15:20 AM
Wow &mdash 06/11/06 - 01:53:00 PM
Nice sentiment &mdash 06/12/06 - 02:41:32 PM
As I was growing up I was a bit self destructive. I then learned the hard way and eventually found myself. Through those years I wasted so much time and should have made better of it. Now I watch my love ones do the same... Most of the time they fall on their faces and have to get back up. Some fall harder than others some don't ever get back up. Some dig a hole and then they have to decide to climb out of it. I extend my hand but only they can grip it. I can hold their hand knowing that someday I'll have to release it.
Nice song and thanks for sharing... [ Reply to This ]
Nice sentiment &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:18:40 PM
thanx John... I err on the side of hope... half a life ago i hung in the balance, if
I can do a 180, then anyone can... and every year i still see people break
through.... hope [ Reply to This ]
What he said &mdash 06/12/06 - 04:20:34 PM
Texasfeel said it all beautifully. You can bend over backwards trying to
help someone, but if they don't want it, it ain't gonna do no good. Your
song shows the love you feel for your fellow man, and it is sung and
played beautifully. [ Reply to This ]
I feel intimidated ... &mdash 06/13/06 - 12:28:03 AM
even commenting on your songs now .. you are just too good at this thing ! I think it's time to stop giving it away and start selling some CDs !!!! [ Reply to This ]
I feel intimidated ... &mdash 06/17/06 - 07:40:41 PM
Hi Alannah... I posted this and left for 10 days...Didn't even get to see how it
did... what a knuckle head... anyway, you have always been sooo
encouraging.... thank you..... Life is so busy, I'm just thankful for the times I
can get in the studio [ Reply to This ]
Heavy velvet &mdash 06/13/06 - 01:22:29 PM
Heavy message, yet such a smooth groove! The blend of vocals, guitar-driven instrumentation, message and airy stereo feel certainly evokes Jars of Clay at their best (with my favorite parts of The Eagles and Dan Fogelberg mixed in). Excellent chord choices and changes, beautiful harmonies, skillful playing on every instrument. If I was a voting man, I would wonder why the scale doesn't go to "11". [ Reply to This ]
Heavy velvet &mdash 06/18/06 - 07:06:30 AM
Nice Work &mdash 06/13/06 - 04:02:56 PM
Scott - Just wanted to add my two cents and second the comments about clear and professional playing and production values. The only comment which might be helpful is that, like some other commentators, I wanted greater contrast between the verse and refrain. Was hoping to hear a fuller vocal and instrumental refrain and some solo work that pushed the emotion you clearly can muster in your lyrics.
Thanks for the tune.
Visard [ Reply to This ]
I can see you mean so much more &mdash 06/14/06 - 10:36:44 AM
You capture joy, meaningfulness, an embrace of life, a gift of care, desire
without greed, thrill of journeying, and a longing to sharing it all. So full
of grace. This is precious. [ Reply to This ]
I can see you mean so much more &mdash 06/17/06 - 07:36:30 PM
thank you Tobin.... your integrity, along with your body of work, brings a
credability to MJ... you have often left thoughtful yet honest critiques, and I
pay attention, so when you say you like something, I can believe you
humble thanx [ Reply to This ]
I can see you mean so much more &mdash 06/14/06 - 10:44:45 AM
You capture joy, meaningfulness, an embrace of life, a gift of care, desire
without greed, thrill of journeying, and a longing to sharing it all. So full
of grace. This is precious. [ Reply to This ]
Nice!! &mdash 06/14/06 - 12:34:06 PM
Great Song &mdash 06/14/06 - 02:10:57 PM
Awesome &mdash 06/14/06 - 04:41:50 PM
Awesome &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:43:41 PM
thanx David... I was gone the whole time the song was active, it's good to be
back, I'm glad this works for you [ Reply to This ]
this is so good &mdash 06/14/06 - 04:48:53 PM
i wish you lived down the block!!! beautiful on every level, playing,
writing, recording....world class my friend!!!
deepest bows
z [ Reply to This ]
this is so good &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:13:41 PM
Excellent! &mdash 06/14/06 - 09:52:51 PM
Wow Scott, what a wonderful song! Everything sounds perfect. The lyrics
are absolutely great! Well written and sung. Your son did a nice job on
bass- every reason to be proud of him! Hope you plan to write more new
tunes! [ Reply to This ]
great stuff scott &mdash 06/17/06 - 01:44:52 PM
great song-just around to this one..nice harmonies and understated
playing-your most "personal_ song i've heard-and thanks for the
appreciation--it's all in you, man and you brought it out w/ this one--
thanks! [ Reply to This ]
great stuff scott &mdash 06/17/06 - 10:46:01 PM
thanx friend, this is the one that I wanted your ears on the 2nd verse, but I
knew I had to work through it [ Reply to This ]
s t a n d b a c k &mdash 06/19/06 - 08:59:58 AM
Scott, extraordinary playing. You've got a great voice too. I'm totally
impressed. This is really fine stuff. Welcome to macjams. I love this
place. There are so many talented people from all over the world.
Your lyrics are really nice too. I like what's happening with the
harmonies. GOOD SHOW, your fan, kelli [ Reply to This ]
s t a n d b a c k &mdash 06/19/06 - 09:19:56 AM
funny.. while you were on my page, I went to yours, mostly because I was
impressed by your kind spirit towards wildcat, the comments I left were quite
sincere... and
thank you... I'd much rather have someone with your lyrical ability aprove my
writing
a new friend; Scott [ Reply to This ]
I got goosebumps &mdash 06/19/06 - 10:27:29 AM
No joke! Goosebumps. The reality of MacJams, is that there are a lot of
talented musicians on this site. It's FINDING them that's the hard part! Not
to be mean to others, but you are just in a different class altogether. I
don't know you, Scott, but I have to assume you're a professional
musician. If not, well then I'd be confused.
This is a gorgeous song, and it's just perfect. Everything from the guitar,
to the perfect levels of the exceptional harmonies. Just... a perfect 10.
Thanks so much for showing the rest of us how it's done.
Stacey [ Reply to This ]
I got goosebumps &mdash 06/19/06 - 10:42:10 AM
wow! thank you stacey... i work in advertising... my job is to make cigarettes
and alchohol look glamorous.. I was on the road professionally half a lifetime
ago.. big hair, A&R guys telling you who your target market is... I left so I
could enjoy music again... But I truely have learned more about the whole
process in my own home studio
is this too much info [ Reply to This ]
peaceful &mdash 06/20/06 - 12:53:45 PM
The mood of this tune shows me a peaceful moment playing the song together with your son, and it's also reflecting the great lyrics. You make a wonderful soundbed with your guitar and the perfect harmonies. You have a great voice for this kind of tunes. And it is a beautiful song.
I can understand how proud you must be having your son play along on the fretless bass. He shows a great talent for it. Hopefully we will get to enjoy more of you two here:) One of my sons is also playing, and hopefully I will get him with me on some tunes.
I'm very impressed over the high quality of your performance and production Scott. [ Reply to This ]
That friend that you speak of could be our alter ego &mdash 07/04/06 - 11:43:47 PM
It is not required that one is self-destructive or that one is at the bottom of a fallen path before needing hope or a hint of what is the right thing to do... This song, could play an important role during any personal crisis, big or small, where a decision needs to be made and it needs to be the right one, and for all of those that it involves... That's what makes this piece universally beautiful... We all have these moments and some SEEMINLY, more than others...
You've heard all my ramblings about how astounded I am by your technial abilities, so I will spare everyone here, because what I'm captures my attention here, is radiates from your center....
Yes, this is a wonderfully crafted piece of work and you've heard all my ramblings about how astounded I am by your technialabilities, but what has captured my attention here is what radiates from within -
When I listen to this, what I hear most is that you and your son are overtly loving and kind souls - There's plenty of the tecnical stuff available, - 'What is truly special' about this piece is what came from your core - Thanks for sharing it at MJS - Dion [ Reply to This ]
That friend that you speak of could be our alter ego &mdash 07/04/06 - 11:46:03 PM
It is not required that one is self-destructive or that one is at the bottom of a fallen path before needing hope or a hint of what is the right thing to do... This song, could play an important role during any personal crisis, big or small, where a decision needs to be made and it needs to be the right one, and for all of those that it involves... That's what makes this piece universally beautiful... We all have these moments and some SEEMINLY, more than others...
You've heard all my ramblings about how astounded I am by your technial abilities, so I will spare everyone here, because what I'm captures my attention here, is radiates from your center....
Yes, this is a wonderfully crafted piece of work and you've heard all my ramblings about how astounded I am by your technialabilities, but what has captured my attention here is what radiates from within -
When I listen to this, what I hear most is that you and your son are overtly loving and kind souls - There's plenty of the tecnical stuff available, - 'What is truly special' about this piece is what came from your core - Thanks for sharing it at MJS - Dion [ Reply to This ]
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playing there. Scott, somehow you've dropped below my radar after
my first couple of listens to your earlier songs - this is really very
nicely done. Very pretty song with heart felt lyrics. Your guitar
recording is excellent - wish I could achieve that round but clear
sound. Love the vox. Have I missed anything? Nope - it's all good.
special kudos to Dane - must get a fretless some day.
Class!
Neil
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